After two successful installments of the ridiculous – yet popular – SyFy franchise, producers approached former Alaska governor and vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin to play the president in the film series’ third iteration, the outlet reported.

Producers even drew up a contract they sent to Trump, but were met with silence. Eventually, said Latt, Trump’s attorney Michael D. Cohen reached out and shared that the now-president was considering a 2016 run.

Instead, they offered the part to businessman Mark Cuban – which allegedly triggered Trump’s ire.

Cohen confirmed a dinner with Ziering to discuss Trump potentially appearing in the film, but told the outlet that he didn’t recall any angry correspondence.

One other controversial politician did make it into Sharknado 3, however: Disgraced former congressman Anthony Weiner had a small role in the made-for-TV movie, apparently as the director of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Trump was known to make the occasional film cameo before launching his political career. He memorably appeared in 1992’s Home Alone 2.